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Gary Player Receives 2025 Legacy Award

Gary Player Receives 2025 Legacy Award from Robert Trent Jones Society on 60th Anniversary of his historic U.S. Open win at Bellerive Country Club

Denver, Co. (June 4, 2025) — The Robert Trent Jones Society has announced that professional golfer Gary Player is the recipient of the fourth annual Legacy Award, in recognition of his lifetime contributions to the game of golf. Previous recipients of the award include Al Geiberger, Lee Trevino, and Hollis Stacy.

Player is recognized as golf’s premier international ambassador, having won golf’s Grand Slam with his U.S. Open win in 1965 at Bellerive in St. Louis, an RTJ Sr. original design and Society member. Player has more than 160 wins over seven decades and is also a highly successful golf course architect. He single-handedly ushered in an ethos of fitness to professional golf and has raised tens of millions of dollars for his charities, most notably cancer research and education for underprivileged youth.

In announcing the award, David Leigh, President of the Robert Trent Jones Society, said, “The Legacy Award was established in Mr. Jones’ name to honor individuals whose lifetime is committed to expanding the game we all love. It is with great pleasure that we honor Mr. Playerfor his countless contributions to the game, on and off the course.”

Leigh made special note of Player’s win at Bellerive in 1965, which completed his career modern Grand Slam, joining only Gene Sarazen and Ben Hogan at that time. Earlier this year, that feat was matched by Rory McIlroy at this year’s Masters and previously earned by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

“Bellerive is sacred soil,” Player said in accepting the award. “I prepared for that Open like no other.”

He also shared stories from his long career and playing alongside greats like Sarazen and Hogan. Player spoke highly about RTJ Sr. and his two sons, “working tirelessly to create outstanding golf venues. Mr. Jones had a tremendous work ethic well into his 90s.”

The video interview of Mr. Player accepting the award and recounting his playing at Bellerive can be found here.

Robert Trent Jones and the Legacy Award 

Robert Trent Jones is remembered for his genius in golf design, ushering in a modern, post-war feel for the game as represented by iconic course designs and redesigns such as Bellerive, Hazeltine, Firestone, and The Broadmoor. That list is virtually endless.

The Robert Trent Jones Society is committed to preserving how Jones expanded the game— for example, modern industrial construction techniques, use of statistics to shape course design for all players, care for the environment, improving turf conditions, and, of course, “heroic” shot values. He supported municipal golf available to all, mentored countless architects, and expanded modern designs around the world across different climates.

Most importantly, Jones pioneered a deep appreciation for the tapestry of the game. He said it best himself in his autobiography, “Golf’s Magnificent Challenge”: “If I am to be remembered, I hope it is not just for the golf courses I built but for the other contributions as well to the game I love, to the game that has been my life.”

The RTJ Society created the Legacy Award to honor similar individuals who have electrified the game by their presence and given so much to golf over a lifetime.

About the Robert Trent Jones Society

The Robert Trent Jones Society was created in 2004 and consists of 40 member clubs worldwide designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior. The mission of the Society is to honor Robert Trent Jones Sr. and his work, to preserve the historical information and documents pertinent to the golf courses he designed, and to encourage and support the education of member clubs on the design principles of his courses. The Society holds an annual general meeting hosted at one of its member clubs.www.rtjsociety.com

Media Contact:

David Leigh, President – Robert Trent Jones Society

Ph# 720-219-6784  Email: David.Leigh@rtjsociety.com

Press release by: Kerry Maveus, Hunter PR

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SuperStroke to Release Limited Edition “Glazed and Confused”

SuperStroke to Release Limited Edition “Glazed and Confused” Collection of Putter Grips and Ball Markers on June 6
Donut-themed Pistol 1.0 and Tour 2.0 grips, plus ball marker set, to debut on National Donut Day

Wixom, MI – SuperStroke, the No. 1 Putter Grip in golf and the leader in innovative Tour-proven golf grip technology, is proud to announce its next limited-edition putter grip and ball marker release, the Glazed and Confused Collection of putter grips and ball markers featuring a lively array of those lovable round sweet treats surrounded by a colorful sea of dancing sprinkles. What better way for golfers to toast National Donut Day and add a dash of fun into their golf bags?

These putter grips, presented in the popular Pistol 1.0 and Tour 2.0 grip styles, and the six-ball-marker set will be available on SuperStrokeUSA.com on Friday, June 6.

Limited-edition Glazed and Confused putter grips are white with a pink pastel “SuperStroke” logo and a collage of donuts and sprinkles while the set of six ball markers features six different types of donuts, including a blue sprinkled, white sprinkled, and pink sprinkled confection to help keep things cheery and whimsical on the links.

“Everyone on our team can’t help but smile when they see these new limited-edition donut-themed putter grips and ball markers. This release is all about fun and showing some style and playfulness any time you reach for your putter or mark your ball,” says SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman.

Engineered with SuperStroke’s advanced no-taper technology, this grip delivers superior control and consistency on the greens. The Limited-Edition Glazed and Confused putter grip is available in two sizes: Tour 2.0 and Pistol 1.0 and retail for $34.99. The Six Ball Marker Glazed and Confused Set comes in a custom box and retails for $49.99. The Ball Marker Set and one Glazed and Confused grip can be purchased as a bundle for $75.00.

Previous SuperStroke limited-edition grip releases, like the Mardi Gras grip and putter cover release, Pineapple Paradise grip, the shocking Halloween Masked Slasher grip, The Turn (a whimsical salute to halfway house snacks), a St. Patrick’s Day-themed grip, and a PGA Championship grip, all sold out soon after their release on SuperStrokeUSA.com, so collectors and fans will want to be among the first to grab this one-of-a-kind flatstick grip.

Part of the Zenergy line, these limited-edition grips are made with SuperStroke’s enhanced SPYNE™ technology, new multi-zone texturing, and our patented no-taper shape for unmatched confidence to quiet your hands – and your mind. Features Include:

·    Enhanced SPYNE™ Technology – The new SPYNE™ Technology has an improved, embossed ridge along the underside of the grip, engineered to make it easier to square the face at impact.

·    New Multi-Zone Texturing – Strategically placed textured in high-sensory areas designed to optimize feedback and comfort from the incredibly soft polyurethane outer layer.

·  No Taper Technology – Our patented No Taper minimizes grip pressure with an advanced parallel design that enables golfers to quiet their hands and add consistency to their stroke.

·  Tech-Port – Located at the top of SuperStroke grips, Tech-Port allows golfers to easily add game-improvement options including the patented CounterCore weight system and performance tracking sensors.

Pistol 1.0 is 1.14” wide and 10.60” long. It weighs 83g and has a 0.58” core. The Tour 2.0 is 1.17” wide and 10.50” long. It weighs just 55g and has a 0.58” core.

Learn more at https://superstrokeusa.com/

About SuperStroke
Since launching the first line of oversized putter grips in 2009, SuperStroke’s mission has been to help golfers make every swing and every stroke the best it can possibly be. This commitment to offering high-performing, innovative products has helped SuperStroke users earn more than $500 million on major professional tours around the world, as well as propelling amateurs to shoot their career-low rounds.

In addition to custom grips, SuperStroke offers a full range of officially licensed products to help golfers show their team spirit on the course. This includes both putter and club grips from college, NFL, MLB and NHL teams.

One of the most trusted brands on all major tours around the world, SuperStroke’s team of ambassadors includes three-time major champion Jordan Spieth, eight-time winner on the PGA Tour Patrick Cantlay, 2019 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year Sungjae Im, and world-renowned coaches Michael Breed, Cameron McCormick, and Phil Kenyon. In addition to the company’s beloved putter grips, SuperStroke offers a full lineup of club grips allowing golfers to experience the benefits of SuperStroke technology in every shot.

Visit https://superstrokeusa.com/ for more information.

Press release by: Kevin Frisch PR

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Cherry Hills Names Pat Coyner Director of Instruction

Historic Cherry Hills Country Club Names Pat Coyner Director of Instructio

Denver, CO – Cherry Hills Country Club (CHCC), one of America’s most iconic golf clubs, has hired Pat Coyner as its Director of Instruction. Coyner, a decorated teacher, coach and mentor for thousands of students of skill levels ranging from beginners to touring professionals, will oversee the club’s instructional programming.

“I am thrilled to have been selected as the Director of Instruction at Cherry Hills Country Club, and I thank the membership and board for this wonderful opportunity to continue my career at such an iconic venue,” said Coyner. “It’s exciting to be part of the rich history and tradition that this club represents in the landscape of American golf and I look forward to establishing our instructional program as one of America’s best.”

As one of the top teachers in the country, Coyner comes to Cherry Hills Country Club from Frederica Golf Club in Georgia, and before that, Baltimore (Md.) Country Club. He studied under PGA Tour instructor/coach Sean Foley since 2009, as well as Top 100 teachers Mike Adams, Mark Blackburn, Stan Utley, Kevin Kirk, Ted Sheftic,

Bernie Najar and James Leitz. He’s also certified in golf biomechanics by Joey Diovisalvi, Dr. Rob Neal, and Dr. Mark Bull.

“I have been fortunate to have learned under some of golf’s greatest teachers and coaches,” added Coyner. “This opportunity positions me to mentor many young players and instructors, while impacting youth, growing the game, and providing game improvement programs for the Cherry Hills Country Club membership that will help to improve everyone’s games.”

Coyner has already begun developing a wide range of instructional programming for all demographics and skill levels at Cherry Hills Country Club. This includes Ladies Golf 101, structured practices for the Ladies Interclub team, PGA Jr. League, Junior Academy, Junior Summer Camps, short game scoring clinics, advanced shot-making clinics, and AimPoint Express green-reading schools. He also brings a high level of technology to the club through TrackMan and Swing Catalyst, and planned guest instructors who will cover Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Strength and conditioning/speed training, and advanced short game techniques.

Coyner was awarded the two highest honors for instructors in the Middle Atlantic PGA: the Section Teacher of the Year Award and the Section Professional Development Award. He’s also been ranked annually since 2015 in Golf Digest as a Best-In-State Teacher and is listed in GOLF Magazine/GOLF.com as a Top 100 Teacher to Watch. Additionally, he serves as a contributing instructor for PGA Magazine and has presented at numerous Teaching and Coaching Summits hosted by the PGA of America.

“Since joining Cherry Hills as our Director of Instruction, Pat Coyner has made an extraordinary impact – not only on our professional team, but on the instructional culture of the club,” said Bryan Nicholson, PGA Head Golf Professional for Cherry Hills Country Club. “His ability to connect with players of all abilities, from beginners to elite competitors, is truly exceptional. Pat has quickly become one of the most sought-after instructors in the state of Colorado. The culture he has cultivated is grounded in his remarkable ability to communicate, relate, and tailor his approach to each player, resulting in measurable improvement and elevated performance. Our membership is already experiencing the benefits of his leadership, and we are incredibly fortunate to have Pat guiding this essential part of the Cherry Hills golf experience.”

As a player, Coyner attended the University of Maryland-Baltimore County on a golf scholarship. He captured three individual titles there and was twice named Team Captain and All-Conference. Coyner also has 12 victories to his credit in his 25+ years as a PGA of America Golf Professional.

ABOUT CHERRY HILLS
Cherry Hills is intertwined in the fabric of American golf history. The club was founded in 1922 on 272 acres south of Denver, Colorado and designed by renowned course architect William Flynn. In 1938, the United States Golf Association awarded Cherry Hills the U.S. Open, the first time the tournament was held west of the Mississippi River. Since then, the course has hosted 15 different national championships, including the most recent U.S. Amateur in 2023. Cherry Hills is the site of one of the most famous opening shots and monumental rounds in championship golf history when Arnold Palmer drove the first green in the final round of the 1960 U.S. Open and made birdie on his way to a final round 65 to win. Cherry Hills is the only course in the U.S., other than Augusta National, where Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus both won a major championship.

The champions who have won at Cherry Hills have included some of the game’s greats: Palmer, Nicklaus, Phil Mickelson, Jay Siegel, Hubert Green, Andy North, Ralph Guldahl, Vic Ghezzi, Babe Didrikson-Zaharias and Lewis Oehmig. Cherry Hills is ranked among America’s 100 Greatest Courses by Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Courses in the U.S. and Golfweek’s Best Classic Courses and Best Private Courses. For more information, visit www.CHCC.com.

Press release by: Kevin Frisch PR

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March/April 2025: Breaking 80

Breaking 80

Beyond Par on 3’s and 5’s

To break 90 more often, we’ve discussed walking away from par 3’s and 5’s with no worse than par. Now it’s time to strategically find ways to birdie these holes to break 80 more often in 2025.

  • For this to work in your favor, you’ll need to be conservative with your decision making so you can play aggressively to the greens,
  • Starting with Par 3’s, you can make more birdies on these holes by:
    • Picking the best target locations on the greens that best matches your predominant ball flight
    • Matching Par 3 yardages to golf clubs you consistently hit and control the best.  These are the yardages/holes you can be more aggressive with
  • When playing Par 5’s, insure you are:
    • Laying up when the circumstances are staying you in the face to do so.
    • When playing your second shot to the green, aiming away from trouble so if you miss the green in 2, you have a better than average chance to use your short game to set up an easy birdie putt

Tip provided by: John Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Golf Tips Top 25 Instructor.

Contact: john@johnhughesgolf.com

 

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Share Scottie Scheffler’s Secret Weapon with Dad!

GolfForever Announces Father’s Day Sale with Big Savings to Help Golfers Gain Flexibility and Stay Pain Free

Leading golf training system offers 20 percent savings sitewide, June 3 – 17

Aspen, Colorado — GolfForever, the Official Golf Strength and Flexibility System of the PGA TOUR and leading at-home golf training system that helps golfers play without limits, is pleased to announce the details of its annual Father’s Day promotion. This Father’s Day, GolfForever is helping families give dads the gift of improved flexibility, mobility, strength, balance and resistance to pain and injury, so they can play better golf and enjoy the game longer. From June 3 through June 17, GolfForever will be offering sitewide savings of 20 percent on all golf training systems and accessories.

Included are its four new featured training systems: the Golf Flexibility Training System, Golf Longevity Training System, Golf Pain-Relief Training System and Golf Fitness Training System. Golfers and gift givers can find these at GolfForever.com and easily choose the perfect training system by taking a quick quiz – a new feature launched as part of the brand’s recent website refresh.

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“It’s common during holidays like Father’s Day to give golf-loving dad gifts that support his passion like new equipment or apparel. The best gift to support him, however, is one that enables Dad to play more of the game he loves, pain and injury free, for many years to come,” says Jon Levy, GolfForever’s Vice President of Communications and Strategic Partnerships. “GolfForever is something Dad can use every day to move better and feel better, both on and off the course. It won’t just improve his game, it will give him more energy and excitement about getting out to the golf course than ever before.”

GolfForever is the first golf-specific training program to embrace the approach of home exercise equipment paired with streaming instruction that customizes each golfer’s exercise routines specifically for them, based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test. The GolfForever Swing Trainer, highlighted by its asymmetrical resistance training bar that can be anchored easily at home, the gym or the course, is a three-in-one training tool that additionally creates premium resistance bands with handles and a D3 swing weight-optimized heavy warmup club. All three uses, driven by guided instruction from golf fitness and medical experts in the GolfForever app, directly benefit the strength, mobility and movement patterns in your golf swing.

GolfForever Tour Athlete and investor Scottie Scheffler, the World No. 1 golfer and two-time Masters champion, started using GolfForever as an integral part of his training routine shortly before he won his first PGA TOUR event and first Masters in 2022. He hasn’t looked back since, trusting GolfForever daily to prepare for his biggest moments. Scheffler is joined by fellow GolfForever Tour Athletes Tom Kim and two-time major winner and 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson. More than 1,000 PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour players, and thousands of amateur golfers use GolfForever daily.

To take advantage of the 20-percent-off Father’s Day savings visit GolfForever.com between June 3 – 17, 2025, or shop the promotion on Amazon or at select retailers such as Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, and PGA Tour Superstore.

About GolfForever

GolfForever is a comprehensive, smart at-home training system that takes a science-based approach to maximizing golfers’ performance by improving flexibility, core strength, balance and rotational power. The first golf-specific home training program to embrace the approach of home exercise equipment paired with streaming instruction, GolfForever takes it one step further by customizing each golfer’s exercise routines just for them, based on a proprietary strength and flexibility test users take when starting. The result is a product and program that is safe, highly effective for any golfer and proven to work, as evidenced by a pilot study that saw users who used GolfForever three days per week for 30 days gain an average of 26 yards with their driver. With exercise routines designed by some of the top PGA Tour trainers and orthopedic experts in the U.S., GolfForever users can expect to swing and perform their best – with a pain-free body – for as long as they play the game. It is used by more than 1,000 PGA Tour and LPGA Tour players, and thousands of everyday golfers alike. Founded in Aspen, Colorado in 2019 by Dr. Jeremy James, a leading specialist in chronic back pain and co-author of the Younger Next Year Back Book, GolfForever is the ideal companion to expert golf instruction. For more information go to GolfForever.com or download the new mobile application on the Apple Store for IOS or Google Play for Android.

Media & Press release by: Kevin Frisch PR

 

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Pizá Golf Announces Progress at the Master-Planned Community, Zitara

Phase one construction continues at Zitara to advance the overall project

SAN DIEGO, CA. – MAY 29, 2025 – Pizá Golf is proud to share significant updates on the progress of Zitara Ciudad Residencial and Golf Club, the groundbreaking 200-hectare master-planned community in Aguascalientes. The community and its championship golf course were meticulously planned and designed by the esteemed golf course designer and architect, Agustín Pizá. Zitara continues to take shape as a benchmark for integrated design, luxury lifestyle, and sustainable planning.

As summer unfolds, construction progress at Zitara reflects an exciting phase of architectural and landscape progress. Elegant cobblestone roadways and premium paving now define the internal pathways, while perimeter walls constructed from natural rolita stone lend a timeless sophistication to the grounds. Mature olive trees, alongside native species such as live oaks and mesquites, are being thoughtfully integrated to create a rich, living landscape. Together, these elements are not only elevating the visual identity of the property but also establishing a foundation for a community defined by harmony, intention, and enduring beauty.

“Seeing Zitara evolve from concept to reality is deeply fulfilling,” said Agustín Pizá. “I’ve approached this project holistically. Every walkway, every planting, and every view has been intentionally crafted to support the lifestyle we are building. This is more than a golf community. It is a sanctuary of design, wellness, and culture.”

At the heart of Zitara’s 200-hectare master plan is the championship golf course where native vegetation and meticulously maintained greenscapes come together to create a natural extension of daily life. With over half the development dedicated to green space, the course is more than a sporting venue, it’s a living corridor that connects residents to nature, wellness, and community.

Surrounding residential enclaves, including the Itzá and Cuzamá neighborhoods, continue to advance. Perimeter walls have been completed, landscaping is underway, and foundational infrastructure has been laid to support the next phases of development. In parallel, progress on the Zitara Sports Club infrastructure is moving forward, setting the stage for future amenities including a gym, pool, restaurant, and wellness-focused recreational spaces.

With half of its land dedicated to green space, Zitara represents a forward-thinking model for environmentally conscious development. Treated water systems will irrigate the golf course and surrounding grounds, preserving resources while enhancing the natural beauty of the site.

Zitara Ciudad Residencial and Golf Club is redefining the standard for golf-centered living in Mexico. Guided by Agustín Pizá’s architectural leadership and signature approach to experiential design, this development stands as a model of how sport, sustainability, and sophistication can come together to shape a community unlike any other.

For more information on Agustín Pizá and the Zitara Golf Club, visit www.pizagolf.com.

About Plusvalterra Group:

Plusvalterra is a development company originating from Aguascalientes, due to the great growth of the city. Our goal is to be a consistent benchmark in the real estate industry for our high-value perception products and services in the eyes of our clients, investors, and teams. The company seeks to elevate market standards (for the benefit of the entire sector and the end consumer) through the products it offers, marketing strategies, product support, and more. Plusvalterra is a young company with a desire to implement new models of real estate projects, generating areas while always improving the environment in which our projects are established.

About Pizá Golf Founder – Arch. Agustin Pizá, MSc:

Award-winning architect Agustin Pizá earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from ITESM and a Master’s Degree in Golf Course Architecture from the Edinburgh University in Scotland. He is a proud member of both the European Institute of Golf Course Architects (EIGCA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA).

Pizá, recognized with numerous international accolades, has built a reputation for “Redefining Golf Facilities” through his innovative design concepts, including Wellness Golf®, Multi-purpose Golf, and Butterfly Golf®. His achievements include:

·       Named twice by Forbes Magazine as one of the Top 100 Inventive Minds from Mexico

·       Featured in Golf Inc. Magazine as one of the Top Nine Innovators in the Golf Industry (2022)

·       Recognized in Golf Inc. Magazine as one of the Top Five Visionaries of the Year (2023)

·       Included in Sports Illustrated as one of the Top Four Golf Course Architects to Watch

·       Serves as the Director of the First Tee in Mexico

Pizá has contributed to world-class golf developments, earning a reputation for designing courses that blend exceptional quality, striking aesthetics, and strategic playability. He and his design team have been involved in more than 80 projects on three continents.

Pizá Golf has design studios in San Diego, CA. and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

For more information on Pizá Golf, please visit the company website: www.pizagolf.com

Press release by: Read the Greens, GOLF Media

Contact: Vanessa Marie Price

email: readthegreens@aol.com / VanessaMarie@readthegreensgolfmedia.net

Ph# (949) 246-6859 Website: www.readthegreensgolfmedia.net

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